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Loebsack says he was not briefed but is troubled by surveillance program

8:33 PM,
Jun. 7, 2013

Written by

Adam B Sullivan
| Iowa City Press-Citizen

U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, says he wasn't briefed about secret government surveillance programs that have stirred controversy this week.

Some details about the surveillance operations have surfaced since Thursday. The federal government apparently has ordered at least one American cellphone provider to disclose details of millions of calls. Major tech companies such as Google, Apple and Skype are reported to be handing over user data as well.

In defending the program Friday, President Obama said the actions are legal and reportedly said "every member of Congress has been ...